Meals

• Meals as mentioned into the itinerary: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Kosher food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Transport

• Airport transfers private car in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap • Transportation with A/C during tour • Private car/mini van for the tour in Cambodia

Others

• Boat trip a mentioned • All entrance fees during the tour • Kayaking or bamboo boat ride in Halong Bay • Insurance on-board, Cooking class onboard • Private tour with experienced English speaking guide in Angkor Wat, Cambodia • Mineral water bottles & wet tissues • Tax and service charges.

Accommodation

Place Accommodation Room Type Hanoi HM hotel/Le Foyer/La Sante/TK123 Hanoi Hotel Deluxe room Halong Cozy Bay Cruise Deluxe room Ho Chi Minh Elios/The Luxe/Avanti Boutique/ Prague Hotel Senior Superior/deluxe room Siem Reap The Sanctuary Residence/La Niche D’ Angkor Deluxe room

Guide

• Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides throughout the trip • Guided private tour with experienced English speaking guide in Cambodia

Insurance

• Local insurance( Insurance on-board) We highly recommend purchasing the international travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling.

Flights

• Domestic flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh(HCMC) with Vietnam airlines (the first priority), Vietjet, Bamboo Airway or Jetstar) with baggage allowance is 20Kg checkin and 7Kg hand carry per person.

Not included:

Others

• Beverages, International Insurance • Tipping(not compulsory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusion section • Early check-in or late check-out if requested(they are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge) • Return airfares from your country to Vietnam • Surcharge of $15USD applies per person for gala dinner on Halong cruise on 24 Dec and 31 December and Vietnam New Year(Tet holiday) The new airport is expected to be put into operation in October 2023. It is situated 18 km northeast of Damdek, 40 km east of Angkor Wat and 50 km southeast of Siem Reap. It may incur the additional cost for return private airport transfer service. We will update it when we get the official information from the government.

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Day 1 Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: No)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: No)

Get pickup from the airport or train station to the hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Optional Activities ( Not Included)

Hanoi Foodie Tour on foot (Traditional food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing): https://swallowtravel.com/tour/hanoi-lovers-foodie-private-tour-ct500.html

My Village Show (Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music ): https://swallowtravel.com/tour/my-village-show-ct504.html

Night 1: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 2 Day 2: Hanoi - Halong – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7.45-8.30: Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion.

12.00 – 12.30: Embark onboard followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check in the cabin.

13.15: Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog… Halong boat will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains, visit Titov Island and swimming or just relaxing on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay. After kayaking, you will be back to the main boat and join sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach, “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishing on boat with our crews, playing card, karaoke or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky.

Night 2: Overnight on Halong Cruise
Day 3 Day 3: Halong Bay Trip – Hanoi (B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Halong Bay Trip – Hanoi (B,L)

06:15: Morning exercises on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:30: Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

Night 3: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 4 Day 4: Hanoi –Free And Easy (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hanoi –Free And Easy (B)

You have breakfast at the hotel then have the whole day free in Hanoi to relax, go shopping and explore this city by yourself. Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Optional Activities (not included)

Hanoi City Tour : https://swallowtravel.com/tour/hanoi-city-group-tour-ct422.html

Hoa Lu Citadel – Tam Coc Boat Trip Tour: https://swallowtravel.com/tour/hoa-lu-tam-coc-group-tour-ct425.html

Trang An Grottoes – Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour :https://swallowtravel.com/tour/trang-an-bai-dinh-pagoda-group-tour-ct428.html

Night 4: Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi
Day 5 Day 5: Hanoi –Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hanoi –Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

After breakfast at your hotel and you are free till get pick up to the airport. Today you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City.

Night 5: Overnight at the hotel in HCMC
Day 6 Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Full Day Deluxe Tour (Meal: B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Full Day Deluxe Tour (Meal: B,L)

A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, enjoy the folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t joint the cycling trip.

17:30: Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

Night 6: Overnight at the hotel in HCMC
Day 7 Day 7: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Deluxe Tour (Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Deluxe Tour (Meals: B)

7:45-8:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

The trip to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

13:30: Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Explore more Ho Chi Minh city by yourself. Please contact us if you want to join other daily tours in Ho Chi Minh city with us.

Night 7: Overnight at the hotel in HCMC
Day 8 Day 8: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong Express Bus To Siem Reap (Meals: B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong Express Bus To Siem Reap (Meals: B)

Have breakfast at the hotel then our driver comes and transfers you to the bus station. You will catch Mekong Express bus to Siem Reap. It takes around 13 hours. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, get picked up and transferred to hotel for check in. Free at your own.

Please contact us if you want to upgrade to the flight from Ho Chi Minh to Siem Reap. It takes 1 hour.

Night 8: Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 9 Day 9: Angkor Wat Full Day Private Tour (Meal: B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Angkor Wat Full Day Private Tour (Meal: B,L)

Breakfast at hotel.

8:00: Our driver will pick you up from the hotel then we drive to visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom which is famous for its series of colossal human faces carved in stone, the impressive Bayon Temple, the Royal Enclosure, Phimeanakas, the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Continue your visit Thommanan, ChaosayTevoda, Takeo and the fabulous Ta Prohm.

12:00: Have lunch at one of authentic restaurant

Spend your last afternoon, visit to the World Heritage Site; the Heart & Soul of Cambodia, Angkor Wat, the biggest Buddhist temple on the World. seeing the architectural masterpiece of Angkor Wat and stroll around this massive monument, exploring the many galleries with columns, libraries, pavilions, courtyards and ponds full of water reflecting the towering temple.

Night 9: Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 10 Day 10: Tonle Sap Lake Or Sunset Of Floating Village Tour (Meal: B,L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Tonle Sap Lake Or Sunset Of Floating Village Tour (Meal: B,L)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then get pickup for the tour.

Note: Regards to Tonle Sap Lake tour, sampan boat trip is not recommended in low water season Feb – July due to water in the lake is very shallow & smelly. We have few optional tours at the same price for you as below:

Option 1: Tonle Sap Lake Half Day Tour(L)

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel then move to Tonle Sap Lake, the “Great Lake” of Cambodia, one of the largest in Asia. It takes around 30 minutes to arrive at the port then we will embark on a small sampan boat and start cruising on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia’s biggest natural water body, one of the largest fresh-water in South Asia and its home to one of the World’s most diverse ecosystems. The experience on boat is wonderful as you’ll pass by floating village, shops, schools, restaurants, Post office, mostly seeing friendly children in their small boats going to or returning from school or fishermen who are catching fishes on the river by traditional ways. You also have chance to see romantic sunrise or sunset if you come early in morning or late afternoon.

It takes about an hour and half for boat trip then we’ll return to the city and continue to visit "Les Artisans D`Angkor - Chantiers Ecoles", this workshop hires young artisans, creative teams to create, produce and design a unique collection of ornamental sculpture, lacquer, silk weaving and silk painting. The company promotes fair and sustainable development in order to provide benefits to rural communities.

12:00: Have lunch at the local restaurant then we will drop you off at the hotel.

Option 2: Sunset of Floating Village included buffet dinner or fixed menu with drinks(D)

At 3:00pm you’ll pick up by our knowledgeable tour guide & driver for sunset tour of floating village on the Great Tonle Lake with The Queen Tara Boat at Chhong Khneas Village. You’ll have an opportunity to stop and take some photos of the lotus flowers (seasonal) which are a deeply important flower in Buddhism. Upon arrival at the port, you will exit the vehicle and board one of mini traditional long tail boat driven by an experienced and safe local driver (life jackets are available).

The boat ride through the floating village will allow you to see ordinary Cambodians going about their daily life. Fishermen, boat-makers, markets, schools, spirit houses and waving children are always in plentiful supply on this mesmerizing scenic route. Our boat also stops at the floating Crocodile & Fish Farm to learn about some of the trades people on the life work in. If catfish and crocodiles don’t interest you, there is a souvenir shop and a viewing deck on board for you to purchase some presents for loved ones or take a few photos. Later on, your boat will dock with the Queen Tara Riverboat, the biggest boat on the Tonle Sap Lake with unrivaled views of the floating villages, flooded forests and of course the best place to watch the sunset. There you will enjoy a well-deserved buffet meal (or fixed menu) and all you can drink including Cocktails, beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks for free. Afterwards you can lie back in a hammock, take a seat on the viewing deck or get your photo taken at the steering wheel. Watch as other tour groups drive past on their rickety little boats whilst you chill out, relax, and enjoy the comfort & luxury of the biggest boat on the lake. And if the weather is good, you will get a first-class view of a spectacular sunset, the likes of which you will never forget. At about 6:45pm you’ll leave the Queen Tara and head back to the port where your air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to transport you directly to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 11 Day 11: Siem Reap Free Day (Meals:B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Siem Reap Free Day (Meals:B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then explore Siem Reap by yourself or enjoy swimming at hotel’s pool.

Night 11: Overnight at the hotel in Siem Reap.
Day 12 Day 12: Siem Reap Departure (Meals:B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Siem Reap Departure (Meals:B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time to explore Siem Reap before getting picked up to the airport by our driver. Trip ends.

Please contact us if you want to extend your stay or want to visit other places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Vietnam & Cambodia

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: No)

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 3: Halong Bay Trip – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4: Hanoi –Free And Easy (B)

Day 5: Hanoi –Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B)

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta Full Day Deluxe Tour (Meal: B,L)

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh- Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Deluxe Tour (Meals: B)

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh- Mekong Express Bus To Siem Reap (Meals: B)

Day 9: Angkor Wat Full Day Private Tour (Meal: B,L)

Day 10: Tonle Sap Lake Or Sunset Of Floating Village Tour (Meal: B,L)

Day 11: Siem Reap Free Day (Meals:B)

Day 12: Siem Reap Departure (Meals:B)

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